The iPhone Apple has always desired to create is the iPhone 17 Slim.

July 28, 2024 | 19:51:01

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About the Apple iPhone 17 Slim.

As per multiple rumors, there could not be much of a difference between the iPhone 15 series and the future iPhone 16 lineup, which is anticipated to ship in September. Nonetheless, there are rumors that Apple is developing a big project for 2025. According to reports, the business is developing its first “slim” iPhone, which is anticipated to be the flagship model of the iPhone 17 series and release late in 2019.

The firm is anticipated to launch a new model with the iPhone 17 series, the iPhone 17 Slim, which is anticipated to be created to demonstrate the strength of its research and development capabilities. Although the majority of iPhones are recognized for being thin, the iPhone 17 Slim is purported to be the company’s most expensive model and the thinnest iPhone ever made.

Since the last few generations of Apple’s iPhones have been so identical to one another, the next iPhone 17 Slim is expected to be the ultimate candy bar-style smartphone, the product of state-of-the-art engineering and creativity. Here is what we currently know about the iPhone 17 Slim, keeping these points in mind.

The article emphasized that although the iPhone 17 Slim may not be the lightest, it will be the slimmest iPhone with a current form factor. Additionally, it is rumored that a new and enhanced Face ID technology will be included in a slimmer Dynamic Island cutout on the display.

The thinnest iPhone ever

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Devices get thicker as manufacturers pack more functionality into them. The thickness can only be significantly decreased with state-of-the-art innovation and technology, and the iPhone 17 Slim is rumored to be one such smartphone. In May of last year, The Information broke the story that, in contrast to the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 17 Slim would be made of aluminum rather than titanium.

The business claims that the iPhone 17 Slim is just as significant as the iPhone X, which was the first iPhone to adopt a contemporary bezel-less design with a Face ID technology in place of a home button.

Significant display innovations will be included in the iPhone 17 Slim.

In addition to being thin, the iPhone 17 Slim is anticipated to have a new display that differs greatly from previous iPhone models in terms of both size and features. According to experts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 Slim is smaller than the iPhone 15 Pro Max thanks to its 6.6-inch screen.

Ross Young claims that the Apple iPhone 17 Slim, however, may have a 6.55-inch screen, which is again something we haven’t seen on an iPhone before. Additionally, it is rumored to be the first non-Pro iPhone with a 120Hz ProMotion display, allowing for additional features like an always-on display.

According to reports, the iPhone 17 Slim is the first Apple gadget to have the same anti-reflective coating as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Although Corning and Apple have been partners for a long time, Apple and Corning have an exclusive agreement whereby Corning produces unique solutions without revealing the specific Gorilla Glass variant. This is in contrast to the makers of Android smartphones. As seen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the new anti-reflective coating is expected to be even more scratch-resistant and will help minimize reflections considerably, doing away with the need for additional tempered glass.

A new chip capable of Gen-AI, along with more RAM and storage.

Similar to the iPhone 17 Pro series, the iPhone 17 Slim will run on a new CPU called the A19, maybe with at least 8 GB of RAM. Its base model is anticipated to include at least 256 GB of internal storage, much like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A powerful neural processing unit (NPU) will support on-device generative AI experiences and allow Apple Intelligence. The A19 chip is anticipated to be manufactured with TSMC’s state-of-the-art 3nm processor. It is also rumored that this will be the first iPhone to contain an internal 5G modem.

An exclusive island with a camera unlike any other iPhone.

Although the majority of contemporary iPhones are relatively thin, they do have a sizable camera island, which increases thickness. The Information claims that the iPhone 17 Slim will include a unique-looking camera island to address this.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo asserts that the iPhone 17 Slim would only have one camera, despite some reports claiming it may have up to three or at least two. It is also rumored that the iPhone 17 Slim will be the first smartphone in Apple’s lineup with a 24 MP selfie camera, complete with an updated 6P lens system and enhanced auto-focus capabilities.

Rumored new battery chemistry.

The size of the battery is one of the main components that makes a smartphone thick and the upcoming iPhone 17 Slim is likely to use new battery chemistry, which could help the company significantly reduce the size of the battery without compromising on capacity.

How much will it cost and when will it launch?

There are rumors that the price of the iPhone 17 Slim is high and could go up to $1,199. This implies that it may also be the iPhone Ultra that has been generating some hype lately. At almost Rs 1,30,000, it might easily become the most expensive iPhone in India. The iPhone 17 Slim is probably going to have the same features and capabilities as the iPhone 17 Pro, just in a much more compact design.